A 2.0 kg cart moving in a straight line hits a piece of modeling clay (1.0 kg) that is at rest. The clay sticks to the cart and both move to the left at 1.0 m/s. What was the initial velocity of the cart and in which direction? (Remember to include - to indicate direction if necessary.) v = 1.5, 1.0, or 0.5 m/s to the right, orto the left

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16 July, 17:20

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Alyssa Arellano · Answer 1

It is 1.5 m/s to the left

(1 m/s) (2 kg + 1 kg) - (1 kg) (0 m/s)) / 2 kg = 1.5 m/s to the left